I stayed one night at the Francesco in mid September - my room was clean and comfortable. Unfortunately the room looked on to the street so there was some noise from pedestrians and motor scooters - both in the evening and early morning. The hotel's web page is misleading in that it states breakfast is available, not so, although there some good places nearby. Wi-fi only worked in the lobby.
Despite these negatives, I found the reception staff very helpful even going so far as to find me a hairdryer when I reported the one in my room was faulty. The hotel's location was ideal for a solo traveller. It is very close to the duomo and leaning tower and the area felt quite safe to walk in alone at night. The price was very reasonable.

We were statying many hotels in Italy in our trip this month (october 2012). this was the most special one we stayed. Great welcome and Great smile alway from the receptionist. My wife and 2 and half year old were too happy ! we stayed in the 3rd floor with a spacious room. Location is Fab - just 50 steps to the Tower to see that in day and night.. lovely restaurants for eating and drinking with in few steps..

What a great place! The location of the hotel couldnt have been better - literally 2 minutes away from the tower. There were some fabulous restaurants nearby, one we went to time and time again.

The rooms were clean, spacious and exactly what we needed. We were on the 4th floor and we were the only room up there. It was lovely and quiet and we werent bothered by anyone at all.

The receptioninsts were excellent - i left my mobile in a cab and they did everything they could to help me retrieve it by calling all the companies and asking around. Perfectly lovely and really helpful.

Would def stay here again and would def recommend it :D

good place to stay for tower breakfast can be bought locally.. walking distance to tower under 5mins clean room quiet for central location. staff were very helpful with places to eat and evening drink